National parks already feel the effects of layoffs, even before the busy season starts

Some 1,000 NPS employees were fired, and hiring for seasonal positions was delayed. Here's what to know about the impacts already being felt at parks, and what it could mean for the busy season.

National parks already feel the effects of layoffs, even before the busy season starts
A ranger gives a tour to visitors at Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday. The National Park Service is dealing with the effects of layoffs and the federal hiring freeze.

Some 1,000 NPS employees were fired, and hiring for seasonal positions was delayed. Here's what to know about the impacts already being felt at parks, and what it could mean for the busy season.

(Image credit: Brandon Bell)